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Adele answers 73 rapid-fire questions about her life, career, new album, and personal journey. Discover her childhood, songwriting secrets, fashion choices, and heartwarming memories.
Published October 21, 2021
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Interviewer: How is Adele doing these days? Adele: I'm great. I'm really great. I'm excited. I'm about to put my new album out.
Interviewer: And that's why you're here. That is the reason I'm here. And it's so good to see you in hot and sunny Los Angeles. Adele: It is. Typical Brit wearing a tracksuit in this like 90-degree weather. It's okay. You look great.
Adele: Great. I've loved being here. I'm very calm. The past year has been challenging.
Interviewer: It has. Has there been one thing you've learned during this time? Adele: Just how much of a homebody I am. And I probably would never leave my house if I didn't need to.
Interviewer: And I asked this question on behalf of fans everywhere: When are we going to see you next live or in concert? Adele: On tour as soon as possible. I'm ready to go. Really. It's just up to COVID. So just keep on wearing your mask and don't be spreading that Delta.
Interviewer: How did you realize that you had a great voice? Adele: I guess because I got signed. My faves are like brilliant. So I don't really rate myself as a singer.
Interviewer: Is your mom musical? Adele: She's like, yeah, she's a fan of music. So, yeah.
Interviewer: You did a Camden Crawl and you toured small London pubs. Adele: I did. Interviewer: What was your favorite venue to play when you first started gigging? Adele: Probably Madam Jojo's. I played there a few times. Plus all my friends used to play there as well.
Interviewer: Do you think you still remember the Tottenham Hotspur chant? Adele: Oh yes. Glory, glory Tottenham Hotspur. Glory, glory Tottenham Hotspur. Glory, glory Tottenham Hotspur.
Interviewer: Were you nervous to put your music up on MySpace way back then? Adele: I actually didn't do that. That was my friend Lyndon. So no, I wasn't.
Interviewer: Oh, you weren't? Yeah. And do you remember who any of your top eight friends were? Adele: I mean, that's like 12, 13 years ago. Um, come on. Definitely Jack Pinate. Yeah, definitely Jamie T. Kid Harpoon. Let me grab that. Thank you. Definitely Laura Marling. Definitely Lily Allen, because she was the queen of MySpace at the time. Probably a bit of Scrottus Pip. Um, maybe The Maccabees. That's how many is that? Like six? I'm entirely sure.
Interviewer: Have you ever considered a different stage name all this time? Adele: No, because my surname is so boring. It's Adkins.
Interviewer: What's been the most surprising aspect of living as a Brit in America? Adele: That my sarcastic humor doesn't actually travel.
Interviewer: What's an unexpected similarity between London and Los Angeles? Adele: Tea and coffee culture.
Interviewer: What do Americans do that's different than Brits? Adele: You have your own funky language for things. Like this is actually coriander, not cilantro. And your eggplants are actually... your movie theaters, we call cinemas. Your candy, we call sweets. Kind of, the list is kind of endless.
Interviewer: Really? There's a lot to keep track of. There is. So okay, so am I looking at a typical grocery run from Adele? Adele: Yes and no. This looks super duper healthy because I'm making a vegetable soup tonight. But normally there's some cereals, some sugar cereal for my son, and stringy cheese he loves, and milkshakes and things like that. But kind of, yeah. You know, I watch what I put into my body these days.
Interviewer: What do you miss more, Tesco or Sainsbury's? Adele: Well, I'd say Tesco, simply because that was the only supermarket that was in my neighborhood when I was growing up. But actually, it's Marks & Spencer's.
Interviewer: All right, we're gonna go back in time. You're making your first album, 19. What surprised you about professionally recording music back then? Adele: I think how much I really enjoyed being in the studio environment, actually.
Interviewer: And who in the crowd made you most nervous during your first TV appearance? Was it your mom or Sir Paul McCartney? Adele: Without a doubt, it was Sir Paul McCartney. And then at the end of the show that I did my first ever singing performance on, he sang "Hey Jude." So it was incredible.
Interviewer: What a moment. And then there was SNL. There was what was the scariest thing about performing live on SNL? Adele: Live TV in America in general. But also, I knew that a few extra people were tuning in because of Sarah Palin. So I'd definitely short myself. Yep, that happened.
Interviewer: And you became a star. And how did you handle being recognized in public? Adele: Um, I don't love it. But ever since 21 sort of came out, really, I just my hair gets bigger, my makeup gets thicker, and my dresses get bigger. So I practically look like a bald eagle or something like that in day-to-day life.
Interviewer: Okay, what's the best movie that you've watched recently? Adele: Probably Minari.
Interviewer: And do you think it's true that you can learn a lot about a person based on the books that they keep? Adele: Well, I would say that, but I don't know that many people that have real books in their house anymore. They seem to have Kindles or they just don't read at all. Or on their phone or something like that. So I'd say back in the day, yeah.
Interviewer: All right. Well now we're 21 years old. You're recording the second album, 21. Yes. What did your diaries look like throughout the songwriting process? Adele: Them drunk, chaotic, distressed, very, very sad. Um, yeah, along those lines.
Interviewer: And what did you do with them after the album was completed? Adele: They are all hidden in a handbag somewhere in my wardrobe room in London. And I actually have no idea which one. So they could be missing for all I know.
Interviewer: Which recording would you say challenged you the most? Adele: Probably "Don't You Remember." It was sort of my attempt at a country song. Um, it starts super duper tender and soft, which I'm not brilliant at. By the end, I'm wailing, which is way more my comfort zone. But, um, I'd say "Don't You Remember."
Interviewer: And then there's your throat surgery. It was. I heard John Mayer offer some guidance after this procedure. What did he share with you? Adele: He just, you know, he was just sort of very encouraging to stay silent and be patient. And that actually my injury was a very common singer's injury. So not to worry too much about it. So yeah, he was great. He's such a sweetheart. I like him so much.
Interviewer: How would you describe the difference in your voice pre and post procedure? Adele: It was definitely heading towards a Tom Waits sound that I had before my surgery, getting very, very husky. And afterwards, it was a brand new voice. It was so clean and pure. Yeah.
Interviewer: And would you ever release the alternate version of 21? Adele: No, because if I wanted to do that, I would have done it already.
Interviewer: Okay, fashion questions. Heels or slides? Adele: Hate slides. It's got to be heels.
Interviewer: Barefoot or heels on stage? Adele: Barefoot. So I don't fall over.
Interviewer: And what's your most iconic style moment? Adele: Well, I would say probably my Armani moment in 2012 at the Grammys. And I was pregnant. So I just love that dress.
Interviewer: Who's your fashion icon? Adele: Cate Blanchett. Who always gets it right on the red carpet.
Interviewer: Cate Blanchett. Okay. And what do you never leave the house without wearing? Adele: Dear wings.
Interviewer: Who makes your favorite eyeliner? Adele: Pat McGrath.
Interviewer: And what fashion advice can you offer me right now? Adele: Um, just keep on doing what you're doing. Comfort over style.
Interviewer: Thank you. It's what I do too. I appreciate that. And when you're making your third album, 25, you said that making this album was the hardest thing that you've ever done. Adele: It was.
Interviewer: But what was the easiest song on the album to write? Adele: Definitely "Remedy." I think it's probably because about my son.
Interviewer: And what was the most valuable thing that you learned from producer Max Martin? Adele: All about the hooks.
Interviewer: For anyone looking to write a killer pop song, what's the most important piece of advice to consider? Adele: It's all about the hooks. About the hooks.
Interviewer: And what was the biggest difference between working on 19, 21, and 25? Adele: Well, 19, I had long been signed, so I only had like four songs. So I had to actually really write an album. It felt like a lot. 21, I couldn't stop writing. It was just pouring out of me. I was such a hot mess. And then 25, I just didn't have time to write, really. So I just had a newborn baby. So not much.
Interviewer: Let's go outside. Okay, let's do it. It's lovely out here. Which venue was most intimidating or terrifying to perform in? Adele: Um, after you, I would say the ANZ Stadium in Sydney. It was something silly like a hundred thousand people.
Interviewer: Oh, this is beautiful. Oh, this is very English out here. It feels like it. Yes. What was your favorite city to play in? Adele: Always London.
Interviewer: Yeah. Have you found any cures for stage fright? Adele: Sadly, not no. No, none whatsoever.
Interviewer: Ah, what's the strangest thing you've seen someone do at one of your shows? Adele: A middle-aged woman drink too much, pass out, then piss herself while she got carried out. Vegas, obviously. Vegas, obviously. Obviously.
Interviewer: Do you cry while singing any of your songs? Adele: I do. To quite a few of my new ones, yeah.
Interviewer: Wow. What piece of advice would you give to your 19-year-old self? Adele: That your love life's gonna get a lot worse.
Interviewer: Truth. Truth. Yeah. Uh, how about any advice for anyone getting started in music? Adele: Well, the best advice I ever got was, um, to keep your heart safe and your music dangerous. And I live by that. So that would be my piece of advice too.
Interviewer: That's good. How has becoming a mom changed your songwriting? Adele: Um, I just don't really have much time to do it anymore.
Interviewer: And what's the best advice your own mom gave you about parenting? Adele: To chill out and stop being so regimented with the routine.
Interviewer: What's your happiest memory with your mom? Adele: Probably when she moved back in with me when I was 21. I was really falling apart. And she lovingly put me back together.
Interviewer: So sweet. And I would assume that she's your roommate on the road when you're on tour? Adele: No, because she's still my mother, so she still thinks that she can tell me what to do. So no. She just comes to the shows. It's always going to be like that.
Interviewer: And why was it important for you to support victims of the Grenfell Tower fire? Adele: Just felt like I had to. It was right around the corner from where my house in London is. And it was, you know, it overtook the UK. We couldn't believe that there was a building like that in the middle of central London that had burnt down. Um, and I just wanted to be a safe and consistent person for them.
Interviewer: Which word would your friends use to describe you? Adele: Definitely loyal.
Interviewer: And I heard you do a killer Al Pacino impression. Can you give me some of that? Adele: Yes, but it's. I think it's good. It's "Hoo-ha!" from his role as "Scent of a Woman," or maybe it tanked. Yeah. Okay.
Interviewer: What one specific thing that's different in this album than every other album? Adele: It's definitely my most personal one yet. I think. Yeah.
Interviewer: The last question, question number 73. What's the new album's name? Adele: Well, let's keep going, and maybe you'll find out.
Interviewer: I love the Skyfall theme. Good. How is recording this Bond theme different than recording your other stuff? Adele: Well, I was heavily pregnant, actually, when I did the vocal for Skyfall. So, and it's the only song that I recorded while I was pregnant with him. So my voice was a lot lower. And he also hated it when I was singing the high notes, he'd sort of kick around inside of me.
Interviewer: Who would you bet is going to be the next James Bond? Adele: I mean, it's a tough one. There's been lots of different choices and stuff. But I would like Jonathan Majors to be the next one. But I know if that's allowed, because he's American.
Interviewer: Would you like some milk? Yeah. Yeah, I'd love that. Um, but I think Idris Elba. And what song, not yours, have you sung the most in your life? Adele: "My Heart Will Go On."
Interviewer: And who would you love to cover one of your songs? Adele: Barbra Streisand.
Interviewer: Now, I know you love Nicki Minaj. Adele: I do. Interviewer: If you were to collab on a track with Nicki Minaj, what would it be called? Adele: "Mommy."
Interviewer: Mommy. There you go. Oh, thank you. And that was, um, question 78. But now that we're having tea, I might as well stick around. Might as well. Okay, question number 79. Favorite restaurant in London? Adele: Kai's.
Interviewer: I'll just keep going with the British questions. Oh, please do. Favorite pub of all time? Adele: The Wolsley Castle.
Interviewer: Oh, the tea is good. What's the stereotype about the UK that's totally true? Adele: That it always rains.
Interviewer: What about one that's completely false? Adele: I feel like everyone thinks that we've all met the Queen, and we haven't. So, yeah.
Interviewer: Having fun. Yeah. Good. Me too. Keep going. Favorite curse word. What telly have you been binging these days? Adele: Oh, I noticed that. I have been binge-watching on the telly Ted Lasso. I think it's great. It's very British as well.
Interviewer: What might people not know about wearing your hair in a beehive? Adele: Well, if it's your own natural hair as a beehive, it gets a bit smelly. Yeah.
Interviewer: Well, best tip for putting on false eyelashes? Adele: And asking for a friend? Get someone else to do it for you.
Interviewer: What decade of fashion is your favorite? Adele: Probably the 60s.
Interviewer: What should everyone have in their wardrobe? Adele: A cozy jumper, aka sweater.
Interviewer: Okay, we're at question 89 now. Biggest risk you've ever taken? Adele: Leaving my marriage.
Interviewer: What would you be doing if you were not a musical artist? Adele: I'd like to think I'd still be doing small little gigs in pubs and clubs on my guitar, even though I'm sure no one will come and see me. Um, but I really wanted to be an English teacher before all this happened. So I'd like to think that I'd be doing that.
Interviewer: Yeah. What are your favorite lyrics you've ever written? Adele: They're all on a new album. Oh, yes.
Interviewer: Who is your favorite lyricist? Adele: Leonard Cohen.
Interviewer: Oh, love him. Me too. And who is your favorite composer? Adele: Hans Zimmer.
Interviewer: Who's your dream duet partner? Adele: Chris Stapleton.
Interviewer: Wow. What's your most listened to album of the 2020s? Adele: You know, I went for comfort. I was listening to Show Some Emotion by Joan Armatrading. It reminds me of home. Reminds me of my mum. So I was listening to that a lot.
Interviewer: That's sweet. How many are we up to now? Adele: We are at 95.
Interviewer: Oh yeah, great. Let's call it a day. We're we're done. 95 questions. Wow. You can take the TV from. Adele: Oh, thanks. Yeah, yeah. That'll give something for the fans to work out.
Interviewer: See you in seven years. Adele: Thanks, Adele.
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